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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.11, 552.98 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.11, 552.98 and 317.27 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.11 : 552.98 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.11/552.98 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.11x = 552.98 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.11x = 175,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,446.14/369.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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